The Ministry of Public Security arrested over 75,000 suspects and shut down thousands of online gambling platforms, payment platforms and underground banks in 2020.
January 21, 2021The amendments focus on fraudulent issuance, information disclosure falsification, provision of false certification documents by intermediaries, and market manipulation.
January 2, 2021Some online lenders are using illegally obtained personal data to shame or harass borrowers when they failed to meet their obligations.
October 23, 2020The $6mn in penalties against state-owned banks follows last week's unveiling of what will be China's first unified piece of national legislation on the protection of personal data.
October 23, 2020The draft law says the government will protect the rights of individuals and organisations over the use of their data.
July 7, 2020Once signed into law, the Act will authorise the use of sanctions against individuals, entities and financial institutions in response to China's new national security law for Hong Kong.
June 26, 2020Local governments will be allowed to buy ¥200bn in capital replenishment tools issued by small and midsize banks, with a fixed term, detailed repayment plan, and assurances on corporate governance and asset quality.
June 22, 2020Nick Turner at Steptoe & Johnson discusses how sanctions could be imposed against Hong Kong. While current signs point to a limited US response, it’s best to be prepared.
June 8, 2020The US President says Hong Kong’s special treatment will be revoked, Hong Kong and Chinese officials will be sanctioned, and Chinese companies listed on US exchanges will be examined.
May 30, 2020The move could impact Hong Kong's special trade status under US law, lead to sanctions against officials, and trigger a downgrade of the city's credit rating.
May 28, 2020